Sunset hikes

A short walk out, the whole show, and back at your car before dark. Times are estimates at a relaxed pace; give yourself extra buffer, especially with kids or in a group.

1. Signal Hill via White Island Road 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car10:19 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 10:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 250 min of walking

2. Dicks Pond & Sand Pond 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 55 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Sand Pond 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 33 min of walking

4. Maple Springs Brook Reservoir & Abner Pond via East Line Road 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Glen Charlie Pond–Besse Bog Reservoir, 5 lakes 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 33 min of walking

6. Besse Bog Reservoir–Three Cornered Pond, 5 lakes 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. East Head Pond–New Long Pond, 6 lakes 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Little Long Pond & Abner Pond via East Line Road 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Little Five Mile–Abner Pond, 4 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. New Grassy Pond–Grassy Pond, 3 lakes 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Tihonet Pond–Frogfoot Brook Reservoir Loop, 5 lakes 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:59 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 89 min of walking

12. Kennard Reservoir East Trail via Agawam Road 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint